This category is a listing of all blog posts.
Nov 01 2018
Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know – Vol. 474, Nov. 1 2018 According to the American Psychological Association, up to 1 in 7 women who give birth will be affected by postpartum depression, making it a fairly common malady. The cause is not known, however, there are some helpful ideas to help to deal …
Oct 25 2018
Calming Your Mind Will Do You Good, Vol. 473, October 25, 1018 The National Institutes of Health have determined that 51% of the population of the United States will experience some sort of mental illness. Because of the stigma of mental illness, many will never seek the help they need to treat it. WIth many …
Oct 18 2018
Depression Can Cause Your Brain’s Hippocampus to Shrink, Vol. 472, October 18, 2018 A study in Molecular Psychiatry found that in people who had experienced repeated bouts of depression, the hippocampus can shrink up to 10%. The hippocampus is the area of the brain that is responsible for developing healthy emotions and forming memories. When …
Oct 11 2018
Are Your Apologies Real Apologies, Vol. 471, October 11, 2018 So often when we upset others, an apology is in order. The only problem is that more often then not, these apologies are given as a means to appease the person hurt, instead of being a real apology. In order to truly apologize you need …
Oct 04 2018
Couples, Stop Your Arguing, For Your Health, Vol. 470, October 4, 2018 Relationships can hurt you if you are creating a lot of stress through regular arguments, especially if you suffer from a chronic condition like arthritis or diabetes. This according to a new study by the researchers at Penn State. Here is some advise …
Aug 30 2018
Become an Empowered Patient – Vol. 465, Aug. 30, 2018 Over the years I have been in the hospital too many times. On some of the occasions, I felt like I was getting great treatment. That was usually when an acute problem like my broken ankle or a kidney infection were the culprits. On other …
Aug 23 2018
8 Ways Meditation Benefits You – Vol. 464, Aug. 23, 2018 Today there are many people who are meditating at least once a day, most do so twice a day and there is a good reason for them to do so. However, I do know that meditation isn’t for everyone, because I have found it …